1. In a stressed environment, don't take being laid off personally. It probably wasn't your fault.
That's a good point. I've seen otherwise rational people just crumble and spiral into self-doubt when it happens. That will not help one move on, nor will it help one cope with the real issues one is about to face.
1. Figure out your health insurance, see if you can do without Cobra.
We were lucky in that regard and I went up under my SO's plan. Luckier still in that we are very healthy and that continues <knock on wood> .
...career counselling groups. Use them!
I opted not to use the counselors setup by my employer after being wholly unimpressed with their rep's knowledge of my vocation and potential prospects in the exit interview. YMMV...I just knuckled down and did it on my own. either way...the point is well-made and that is to view every option you may be able to use...even if you may not immediately see the utility.
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